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Saigoneer in Asia
4 YEARS AGO

11 Nests of Rare Sea Turtles Found in Thailand Amid Lockdown

When the cat's away, the mice will play; or in this case, during pandemic lockdown, animals will reclaim the spaces once bustling with human activity.

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18 Incredible Photos of 1950s Hong Kong

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8 YEARS AGO

19 Singlish Words Added to Oxford English Dictionary

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Saigoneer in Asia
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22 Killed, 120 Injured In Blast At Central Bangkok Shrine

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22 Pictures Of China's Strangest Chairs

In his series “Bastard Chairs”, German photographer Michael Wolf captures some pretty interesting seating arrangements.

Saigoneer in Asia
10 YEARS AGO

3 Massive Statue Heads Unearthed At Cambodian Temple

Last weekend, three massive Angkorian-era statue heads at Banteay Chhmar temple in Banteay Meanchey Province were unearthed.

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